It’s scary to think about what happened in Surfside, because the truth is that it could happen again, anywhere. That’s especially true as new “green” building technologies and materials come on to the ...

When we think of greenhouse gas emissions, some of us might envision a tailpipe spewing exhaust… but 40% of the carbon dioxide that contributes to climate change actually comes from buildings. While ...

In my forthcoming book, "Reinventing Green Building," I identify 10 megatrends that I believe will shape green building technologies, markets, government rules, and certification systems through 2020 ...

The Green Building 101 series has taken us inside the house and out, looking at site selection, water efficiency, day lighting, eco-power, and environmentally friendly materials. The final segment in ...

USA TODAY's Thomas Frank and database editor Christopher Schnaars reviewed 7,100 LEED-certified commercial buildings to see how they earned "green" points Government agencies have endorsed LEED based ...

Benefits like increased energy efficiency and cost savings, combined with heightened resident demand for sustainable features, are driving builders to think about sustainability. Alongside the ...

A Pacific Northwest organization has the defined an environmentally sound structure as one that generates its own energy, captures and treats all of its water, operates efficiently, and is ...

Discover how the Marketplace for Green Equipment and Materials (MGEM) is set to enhance access to sustainable construction products in India, driving forward the green building movement in urban ...

The 30-year-old organization that pioneered environmental ratings for buildings has scored a deep green trifecta with its own headquarters. The nonprofit USGBC promotes sustainability in building ...

Very few green housing financing opportunities exist for developers and home owners. Financing is a roadblock. Africa has a ...

Hong Kong needs to implement a carbon tax for building owners and use more environmentally friendly construction materials to reduce the carbon footprint of the city’s concrete jungle, according to ...